Bill seeks study and voluntary guidance on satellite cybersecurity

Q: What does this do?

The bill has the Government Accountability Office spend up to two years studying federal protection of commercial satellites from cyber threats, including links to critical infrastructure and foreign ownership risks. It also requires Commerce to build a public online clearinghouse of cybersecurity guidance and best practices for satellite companies, made with input from Homeland Security, NASA, the FCC, and other agencies.

Passed one chamberS. 3404Latest action Sep 24, 2026

Sponsor: Gary C. Peters · Senator · MI

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Official title: Satellite Cybersecurity Act of 2025

119th Congress

Topics: AI & technology

Introduced: December 9, 2025

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S 3404 orders a federal study and a voluntary online guidance hub for satellite cybersecurity, without new rules.

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What does this do?

The bill has the spend up to two years studying federal protection of commercial satellites from cyber threats, including links to critical infrastructure and foreign ownership risks. It also requires Commerce to build a public online clearinghouse of cybersecurity guidance and best practices for satellite companies, made with input from Homeland Security, NASA, the FCC, and other agencies.

Who does it affect?

Satellite companies of all sizes, federal space and cybersecurity agencies, and Americans who rely on satellite-based GPS, weather, internet, and phone services.

Why does it matter?

The findings and guidance are informational and voluntary; the bill explicitly bars new regulations, critical-infrastructure classification, or added enforcement powers for agencies.

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Based on the “Engrossed in Senate” text of Sep 23, 2026.

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